JYY STUDENT NEWS FOR WEEK 37/2017: Subcommittee meetings, newcomers’ nights and other happenings…

Weekly Newsletter of the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä 11.9.-17.9.2017


SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS START AGAIN

  • Subcommittee for Cultural Affairs
  • Subcommittee for Environmental Affairs
  • Subcommittee for Social Affairs
  • Subcommittee for Development Cooperation

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO

  • Movies of the week
  • University Sports: Martial arts show
  • Choir Musica audition
  • Cantinovum is looking for singers
  • Mitä network: newcomers’ night
  • Start Developing Your Leadership – Powered by AIESEC
  • The Green students of JYY: Newcomers’ night
  • Ässiä Hatusta: Määrittele mut Impro Theatre

SOMETHING FOR WEEK 38 AS WELL

  • Newcomers’ nights and subcommittee meetings

 

SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS START AGAIN

SUBCOMMITTEE FOR CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Mon 11.9. at 16, in the back of Ilokivi cafeteria

On the agenda this time; Kampus Kino’s fall programme, planning of Jyrock and an upcoming student event. We serve coffee in the meeting. New and old subcommittee members are welcome!

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/171455542901851/

SUBCOMMITTEE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

Tue 12.9. at 16, in the back of Ilokivi cafeteria

In the meeting, we will plan the activities for this fall and talk about the Environment Week. We offer sandwiches and drinks. Welcome!

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/279387492117030/

SUBCOMMITTEE FOR SOCIAL AFFAIRS

Wed 13.9 at 16:15, in the back of Ilokivi cafeteria

Subcommittee members gather together to enjoy coffee and sandwiches, and to discuss the current issues of students’ housing allowance. We will also talk about how to promote equality in student life. You are welcome to join the discussion and plan for the upcoming activities!

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/147824125375567/

SUBCOMMITTEE FOR DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION

Thu 14.9. at 16:15, in the back of Ilokivi cafeteria

Welcome to the semester’s first meeting. We will plan this fall’s events such as Development Cooperation Week and the India Evening. Coffee and sandwiches are offered!

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/14431600279/


EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO

MOVIES OF THE WEEK

KAVI movie series: Who’s That Girl (1987)
Mon 11.9. at 18, Ilokivi downstairs

In the screwball comedy, Madonna plays Nikki Finn, who is being released from prison after serving a four-year sentence for a murder she didn’t commit. She persuades an uptight tax lawyer, who is asked to escort her to the bus to Philadelphia, to help prove her innocence.

In collaboration: Film Centre of Central Finland and JYY
Further information: http://www.ksek.fi/naytokset/ilokiven-elokuvat?view=event&id=894:KAVI:%20Who%27s%20That%20Girl

Kampus Kino movie series: Dunkirk (2017)

Tue 12.9. at 18, Ilokivi downstairs

Acclaimed auteur Christopher Nolan wrote and directed this historical thriller about the Dunkirk evacuation during the early days of World War II. When 400,000 British and Allied troops end up trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk, France, following a catastrophic defeat, a number of civilian boats set out to rescue them before they are decimated by the approaching Nazi forces.

Tickets: students 6€, others 8€

UNIVERSITY SPORTS: MARTIAL ARTS SHOW

Mon 11.9. at 19:30, Ryhtilä

Demonstration of martial arts practiced at the University Sports. Groups present are: Kendo, Shorinji Kempo and Sin Moo Hapkido. Join us, and learn more about the martial arts, training and beginner’s courses starting this fall.

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1327332100699193/

CHOIR MUSICA AUDITION

Mon 11.9. and Tue 12.9. at 18-20, Musica

40 years old choir Musica is looking for new singers – and there is room for singers from soprano to bass!

Musica is experienced and talented, and so much fun! We sing folk music, old and new music, and legendary masterpieces, in collaboration with Jyväskylä Sinfonia. We pay a lot of attention to vocal training. We practice regularly, every Thursday from 18 to 21, and one weekend every month, so this hobby requires some commitment.

Prepare to sing a song you like without accompaniment, do small vocal activities and exercises that test your ability to choir singing. Welcome!

Further information: http://www.musicakuoro.net/

CANTINOVUM IS LOOKING FOR SINGERS

Tue 12.9. at 17-18, JAMK music campus, class 245 (Pitkäkatu 18-22, 2. floor)

Cantinovum, the chamber choir of the Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, is looking for new singers!

Prepare to sing a song of your choice without accompaniment. We appreciate previous choir experience, and experience on reading musical notes. You don’t have to be a student to join – the main thing is that you’re a nice person and an enthusiastic singer!

Cantinovum practices on Tuesdays at 18-21 in JAMK’s Hannikaissali. In addition, we organize weekend camps approximately two times a term.

Further information: http://www.jamk.fi/fi/Palvelut/Cantinovum/Esittely/Cantinovum/

MITÄ-NETWORK: NEWCOMERS’ NIGHT

Tue 12.9. at 17:30, Hotel Verso

Mitä-network is Plan International’s local group for active people (18-30 years), who are interested in global issues, such as girls’ rights. Jois us to hear more!

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1660758333963714/

START DEVELOPING YOUR LEADERSHIP  – POWERED BY AIESEC

Wed 13.9. 17-19, Ruusupuisto C101 Lucina

Do you feel you have a will to change things, but not the needed skills? In AIESEC we believe that we can achieve peace and fulfillment of humankind’s potential, by developing leadership skills in every young person in the world.

We are organizing an info evening for anyone who is interested in learning more about AIESEC, leadership skills, project management and solution oriented working. Come and experience the creative and international atmosphere!

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/events/288481468299101/

THE GREEN STUDENTS OF JYY: NEWCOMERS’ NIGHT

Thu 14.9. at 18, Passion

Do you want to be a part of making our campus a bit greener? Come to our meeting to chat with us and hear more about what we do. This is an excellent chance to join the council group’s activities. Welcome!

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/events/161633284388165/

ÄSSIÄ HATUSTA: ‘MÄÄRITTELE MUT’ IMPRO THEATRE

Sun 17.9.2017 at 19, Ilokivi

Ässiä Hatusta is on fire! We have some short and long stories to share with you.

The event is free of charge. We are also looking for new members; musicians and actors.

Further information: http://www.assiahatusta.com/

SOMETHING FOR WEEK 38 AS WELL

NEWCOMERS’ NIGHTS AND SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS

Finnish Centre Students: Newcomers’ night on Tue 19.9.2017 at 18. Further information: https://www.facebook.com/events/113674549305882/

Meeting of the Subcommittee for Academic Affairs: Tue 19.9.2017 at 16. Further information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/383971818340941/

Meeting of the Subcommittee for International Affairs: Wed 20.9.2017 at 16. Further information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/302144316555511/

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